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Fetish: Streamlined design

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Streamlined design -- slice through air and water with drag-free ease.

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Electric Superbike

Mavizen LEO.X (above)

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Mavizen, maker of the world's first electric superbike, offers the LEO.X as a road machine along the same aerodynamic lines. It can hit 110kph and travels 80km before needing a charge. It's a kit bike, so battery upgrades are available that can almost triple this range. Buyers take a course in which they assemble their bike themselves before riding it away.

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The aerodynamic Senz umbrella is able to withstand winds of up to 100kph. It is designed to turn in to and slice through the wind, rather than get popped inside-out by it. A feature that will be appreciated by passer-by are the "eyesavers" instead of spoke-ends.

Since bringing its manufacturing in-house, Senz has improved construction and materials.

Think of the EXO as a low-slung, eco-friendly jet ski on which you lie down. Using water jets to propel itself forward, it's nearly silent. Top speed is a decent 50kph, it will run up to 2.5 hours on its rechargeable batteries and comes in ABS plastic or lightweight carbon fibre. Launched at the Cannes Boat Show, it's the ideal runaround to accompany your yacht.

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Lamborghini Sesto Elemento

At 999kg the Sesto Elemento is the lightest car Lamborghini has produced -- it's also likely to be one of the most expensive production cars ever. Limited to 20 vehicles worldwide, this all-carbon-fibre car hits 100kph in 2.5 seconds and tops out at 320kph. Not exactly road-legal, but if you can afford one, you probably also own a racetrack.

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The Selector is designed for all-out aerodynamic speed, specifically for time-trial cyclists. The helmet comes with an interchangeable bottom half -- designed to ensure the best possible streamlined fit between the tail of the helmet and your back's curve when on your bike. This makes it suitable for a wide range of riders and their cycling positions.